When we ask leaders what they consider to be their biggest strengths, they usually declare a mix of drive, or focus, or creativity. Sometimes they proclaim solutions-orientation, strategic-focus, or risk-taking. You know, the usual suspects. You are likely agreeing with most of these attributes and sentiments as you are reading...

The digital technology that allows us to be constantly connected has also introduced new stresses into our everyday lives. Fortunately, there’s a way to make your digital life better: control your stress instead of having stress control you. Stress itself isn’t a problem. In fact, short-term stress can improve your...

For businesses large and small in the U.S., global markets offer tremendous potential for developing new customers. Presently, some 96 percent of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S. Taking business abroad, therefore, is not only irresistible, but an essential requirement for any future-focused company’s growth strategy. The BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia,...

If there's one thing guaranteed in life, it's change, and some people deal with it better than others. However, it doesn't mean those who don't cope well with change can't learn to do so. There are plenty of lessons to be learned from successful entrepreneurs and leaders, who must learn...

Your branding is your business's personality. It's the central identity and ethos that customers and leads connect with, which is critical if you want to form the kinds of relationships that stand the test of time.  But your brand is not static. It should be evolving over time, meeting customer...

The jobs market is booming, with recent ABS data revealing more than 423,000 job vacancies and staff shortages across multiple industries and sectors.  Think back to a few years ago, and the conversation was about unemployment and the changing nature of work provoked by the impacts of artificial intelligence, automation...

In a distributed workforce that includes multiple employees working in different locations, the role of the CEO is more complex than ever. As we unravel the long-term impacts of COVID-19 and enter new valleys marked by staggering economic inflation, there’s more stress and illness in our world. The most responsible...

Many companies made statements of solidarity after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.  They promised to do better. Thousands of companies signed various commitments to do better and to build more diverse and inclusive organizations. But as the weeks and months have rolled on, we’ve seen some uptick...

Do bosses trust employees to be productive when working out of the office?  Microsoft released a new study, where it found that 85% of leaders say that the “shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are being productive.” More concretely, 49% of managers of...